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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.33, 1,443.75 and 604.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.33, 1,443.75 and 604.14 is: 833.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.33 : 1,443.75 = 604.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.33/1,443.75 = 604.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.33x = 1,443.75 × 604.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.33x = 872,227.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 872,227.13/1,046.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.61

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